फ्रेट और लॉजिस्टिक्स अपडेट – ट्रांसपोर्ट लागत कैसे मुनाफा घटा रही है

📍 Location Focus: Azadpur Mandi, Delhi

🛤️ Asia’s largest wholesale fruit & vegetable market

📊 Current Prices of Key Perishable Fruits

Fruit	Average Price (₹/quintal)	Trend (vs. last week)	Remarks
Apple (Kullu)	₹4,200	🔻 -12%	New harvest arrivals
Mango (Dussehri)	₹2,200	🔻 -27%	End of season
Banana	₹1,250	🔺 +9%	Tight supply
Papaya	₹1,100	➖ 0%	Stable supply
Orange (Nagpur)	₹3,800	🔺 +14%	Early demand spike
Pomegranate	₹6,500	🔺 +6%	High festive demand

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⏰ What to Do: Sell, Store, or Buy?

🧑‍🌾 For Farmers

Fruit	Action	Why?
Mango	Sell Immediately	Season closing, prices falling fast
Apple	Store if possible	Prices may rise by Raksha Bandhan
Banana	Sell in Batches	Perishable but prices rising
Papaya	Sell Fresh	Stable, but short shelf life

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💼 For Traders

Fruit	Action	Opportunity
Orange	Procure Now	Prices rising, good resale margin
Pomegranate	Bulk Stock	High demand coming, limited arrivals
Apple	Cold Store	Prices low now, high margin later
Mango	Clear Inventory	Spoilage risk, season exit

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🛒 For Consumers

Fruit	Best Buy Now?	Suggestion
Mango	✅ Yes (last chance)	Sweet & cheap due to oversupply
Apple	⏳ Wait 2-3 weeks	Better quality & stable price coming
Orange	✅ Buy Now	Early season taste + price benefit
Banana/Papaya	✅ Daily Fresh	Affordable, nutritious choices

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📝 Expert Tip

“Azadpur’s fruit market is highly seasonal. Knowing when to sell or store can earn you 20–40% higher returns. Use cold storage wisely and target festival markets.”

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📦 Cold Storage Advice

• Ideal to Store: Apple, Pomegranate

• Avoid Storing: Mango (season end), Papaya (quick spoilage)

• Storage Rent: ₹120–₹150/quintal/month in NCR

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📌 Data Source:

Azadpur APMC Wholesale Market Rates, Physical Survey & Trader Inputs (8–14 July 2025)